April 2019 Altenew Inspiration Challenge

Today, my inbox contained the perfect reminder to use a long-time favorite Altenew set [btw it's on sale today!]... their Lotus Stamp & Die bundle  helped me to create a magical little water feature of the colors from Laurie's April challenge!

For Altenew's Inspiration Challenge:

Here is a little close-up - you'll see one mirror image of that gorgeous water lily's leave - so easy to do!

Hope they like it!
=]  Michele

E.T.A the very best news!!  Thank you, Altenew!!!

 

 

Supplies:
Altenew - Lotus Blossom bundle; Gradient Stripes Cover die; Cherished Memories for sentiment; Altenew 36 pan set of water colors - specifically the Cotton Candy pink, Citrus Burst yellow, and Ocean Waves blue!

Waffle Flower Crafts - Meet the Maker!

The Ellen Hutson spotlight will be on Nina from Waffle Flower Stamps today … I do have my favorites, Nina is one of them!  Her Sandy Toes set is another... used here [and many more times - you'll find them at my Instagram feed @mfergu01]

Inside:  … said NO ONE EVER if they live on The Big Lake in April!!!

 

I have made an entire series of cards with Sandy Toes … this time, those kids have a different story to tell:  they are NOT running toward the Lake, the little dude could be carrying a sled, and the girl?  she's putting her shirt on as fast as she can!!!!  [notice how pale they are?  yep, I resemble that... we call it 'pasty white' where I live.] 

Now.  I'm very sorry to say this sale does not include the new.  wonderful.  much desired.  craft mat.  BUT there are so many Waffle Flower products to love!!
 


That little Unicorn might be on my radar … let's shop!! 
=]  Michele

CAS[E] this Sketch #319

I know Chrissy has a wonderful card for her Sketch #319 inspiration …

I had a jaw-some new-to-me set to play with - thanks to a very sweet friend of mine!  I couldn't wait to take a bite out of it!

Here's the fun I had with the inside sentiment:

That Memory Box Oceana Border hasn't seen the light of day in far too long - isn't it the cutest?

A simple bit of ink-smooshing prepped my new friend's ocean using Distress Broken China, and Peacock Feathers.  A drop of Nuvo Clear Glaze brings out his eyes, and brightens his 'smile!'

Now... let's head over to CTS to see what my team has to offer - it'll be worth the click!  and we can't wait to see what your brilliant minds see in Chrissy's Sketch!

=]  Michele

Inspired By #69 ... organized

 

Organized … it's something we all try to be, right?

I took my cue from the colors, textures, and those drawers today for Inspired By #69!  OH and a few new

Pink Fresh Studio goodies!

 

 

Because I'm trying to deduct, not add-to my snippets...

why not two cards?

 

We'd welcome two from YOU, too!!

Come play!

 

=]  Michele

 

Pinkfresh Studios:  Dainty Blossoms dies

Altenew sentiments

Bringing back my inner Flower Child

Good morning, my friends!  So glad you stopped in today, 'cuz I had a fun day of playing cards yesterday … hope you can chill out for a bit!

I had the most amazing day … the 70's called my name the first time I opened this funky, and hip, Flower Power background, and Bloomin' Cute dies from The Stamp Market!   

background from my snippets - no idea!

What do you think?  Pretty groovy, right?  Thanks for chillin' with me - it's been a gas.  peace out...

=]  Michele

[sentiments are all from various Altenew sets - big MEGA LOVE is a die also from Altenew]

The Flower Challenge #31 a Sketch!

Now you might think that because I'm on a Sketch challenge team that this is easy for me … you'd be wrong!  But today I was easily inspired by this one:

 

I have had NBUS in my stash for so long that it's now discontinued - do NOT let that happen to you!  But, seriously?  This set from The Stamp Market is too pretty to let a little thing like extinction get in the way!

 

For The Flower Challenge #31's Sketch 2:

 

 

That little Gingko embossing folder is here as a reminder to use it again soon! 

 

=]  Michele



PinkFresh Studio April 2019 Challenge

Lea has given us gorgeous Spring time colors to play with this month … and I have put a few new Pinkfresh products into my stash!  It's time to put them together for their April 2019 Challenge - Frames & Shakers.

Here is how I managed to frame my Dainty Blossoms, without a shaker element...

Since I'd already added a layer of fun foam under the scalloped Classic Edger panel, adding another for a shaker element was out of the question if this were ever to be mailed!  All those little grey dots were re-dotted with Nuvo Clear Glaze to give them the look of shaker-style!

While I had these wonderful dies out, I cut enough to fill a garden … and even managed to make a card with the snippets left over!

Hope you are enjoying many blessings today... I certainly count you all among the blessings in my life... happy Easter!
=]  Michele